A whole lotta country
Then: Dating back to its earliest records in the 1980s, Adams County FairFest has hosted numerous big-name rock ‘n’ roll acts on its main stage. Examples include Sha Na Na, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Kansas, Three Dog Night, 38 Special, REO Speedwagon, Life House, and Five for Fighting.
Now: Country acts primarily have graced the main stage from the late 1980s to present. A partial list of top country artists through the years includes: Gatlin Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tanya Tucker, Eddie Rabbitt, Toby Keith, Faith Hill, Phil Vassar, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry and Eric Church.
That country acts have become the preferred choice for fair entertainment in recent years is no secret. Sandy Himmelberg, fairgrounds executive director, said the trend has more to do with artist availability and public feedback than anything else.
Then: Dating back to its earliest records in the 1980s, Adams County FairFest has hosted numerous big-name rock ‘n’ roll acts on its main stage. Examples include Sha Na Na, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Kansas, Three Dog Night, 38 Special, REO Speedwagon, Life House, and Five for Fighting.
Now: Country acts primarily have graced the main stage from the late 1980s to present. A partial list of top country artists through the years includes: Gatlin Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tanya Tucker, Eddie Rabbitt, Toby Keith, Faith Hill, Phil Vassar, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry and Eric Church.
That country acts have become the preferred choice for fair entertainment in recent years is no secret. Sandy Himmelberg, fairgrounds executive director, said the trend has more to do with artist availability and public feedback than anything else.
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